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ROUTASKETCH
Setting up Routasketch Assembly
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Clamp workpiece securely using double-sided
tape or clamps. The drawing plate assembly
should be positioned directly over the
workpiece. Lower the drawing plate on the
bars to the lowest position. This will make the
workpiece closer to the drawing plate, making
it easier to line-up by eye.
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Once set, securely clamp table assembly
using a quick action clamp on the clamping
area.
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Adjust drawing plate and arm height and
stylus pin arm to suit router being used. A
gap of about 50mm should be left above
motor vent to allow for airflow. The stylus arm
should have a gap of about 30mm above
work table to aid viewing. Once heights are
set, tighten knobs to secure.
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When routing it is advisable that the stylus
arm and rods are positioned away from you.
If workpiece is small in size it is
advisable to use a piece of waste
material the same thickness as
the workpiece to support the rest
of the Routasketch router base
assembly. This will prevent
flexing.
Clamp here
30mm min
50mm min
OPERATION
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Select the drawing / lettering to be copied and
clip together with the acetate sheet (6) to the
drawing plate (5), using the table clips to hold
in position.
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Line up stylus with start point on drawing,
switch on router and lower cutter into
workpiece, use depth stop.
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Watch the stylus, not the cutter and proceed
around the sketch. It is best to start with the
stylus positioned at the furthest point on the
drawing away from you and rout towards you.
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You will need to remember which parts of the
sketch have been followed. Periodically
check to ensure all lines have been routed.
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At the end of each letter or drawing, release
plunge of router and move router to next
character and repeat until all lines have been
followed.
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Narrow lines on the drawing can be
reproduced with a ‘v’ groove cutter by taking
shallower cuts.
The material being routed
must be flat.
ROUT TOWARDS OPERATOR
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